A Level Religious Studies
If you have ever wondered about the existence of God, or how we decide the different between right and wrong, then this is the course for you.
Why Study A Level Religious Studies?
“I particularly enjoy the Ethics side as there is lots of opportunity for discussion and debate. It follows on from some of the things we did at GCSE, but it goes much deeper and really makes you think.” Student
Religious Studies is a popular subject; both at St Edward’s and nationally. More and more students have opted to study the subject at Key Stage 5 due to the interesting mix of content it covers.
If you have ever wondered about the existence of God, or how we decide the different between right and wrong, then this is the course for you.
Course Content
Component 1 – Philosophy of Religion
Through the study of the Philosophy of Religion you will learn to think both abstractly and critically.
Component 2 – Religious Ethics
Within Religious Ethics you will learn about the different theories for resolving moral dilemmas.
Component 3 – Developments in Christian Thought
The developments in Religious Thought unit tackles some of the major shifts within Theology and the impact they have on our understanding of the human condition.
Exam Code: OCT H573
Where the course leads:
Religious Studies is widely recognised as a challenging academic subject that provides students with a range of transferable skills that will help them make the move to the world of work or university. Some of the best matches for courses and professions are teaching, law, medicine or the police. These are just few examples; there are many, many more.
Entry Requirements
Grade 5 in GCSE RE
Course Contact
Mr T Willis
Religious Education Subject Leader
Subjects
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